A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wichita Area Technical College are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 16% more male students than female students enrolled at Wichita Area Technical College with a gender ratio of 27% men to 24% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wichita Area Technical College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
24%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,547
|
| Women |
1,330
|
Wichita Area Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of Kansas, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 34.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 52.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156107 IPEDS survey data for Wichita Area Technical College.
Last updated February 24, 2025